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Originally Posted by Basileus777
The only reason Pioli would leave is if he wants get of out of Belichick's shadow, rebuild some horrible team and cement himself as one of the best talent evaluators in the league. He would have to want that challenge. It's possible; but I don't see any evidence of him wanting to leave NE.
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I personally have been of the opinion that he was glad to stay with Belichick because he's much younger than Belichick, and that he either has been guaranteed a VERY long term job with the Patriots (more or less), or that he figured he would spend a few more years with the Pats, collect a few more rings, possibly, and then step out on his own after he was a bit older. Even now I think he's only 43.
I'm sure the Chiefs will offer, basically, complete dictatorial powers. With a blank check, a rabid fan base, a wealthy owner (an important consideration), and nowhere to go but up (literally), I think what the Chiefs could offer would be appealing.
But he is obviously very loyal to Belichick. He may have mentally decided to stick with him until he retires. Who the heck knows.
Be prepared for a battle -- any team that takes him is going to face the fact that the Pats will expect draft pick or other compensation. The Pats have seemingly stuck to the theory that Pioli is the GM and if he's under contract, they will be owed compensation.